Eliminating parking minimums liveable cities
Council votes to get rid of parking requirements - Austin Monitor
City Council on Thursday directed city staff to eliminate parking requirements from the city’s land use regulations for new residential and retail developments outside the central business district. The city eliminated downtown parking requirements, except for spaces for those with…
‘Devoted To Parking’: Policies That Hurt Our Town
BY STEPHANIE NAKHLEHPlanning and Zoning Commissioner This is the second op-ed I’m writing on downtown revitalization, an issue that is coming before Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday, May 2, 202…
The Tragedy of Parking
Parking minimums and other zoning laws have made American cities untenable for any other type of transportation. It’s time we find a new way to zone our cities.
Amid a housing crisis, Richmond may rethink parking space requirements
Richmond could soon join the likes of New York City, Philadelphia and Atlanta as it considers eliminating mandatory minimum parking space requirements when new buildings are constructed.
Death by Parking
For nearly half a year, this small business owner has been ready to open his coffee shop…but the city is refusing to let him do so, all because of antiquated parking mandates.
Less lots, more walks: Utah ‘parking reform’ bill could mean less parking near transit stations
A Utah legislator is planning to introduce a bill that would forbid cities from having minimum parking requirements near transit stations in an effort to improve walkability and reduce housing costs.
Utah Could Eliminate Parking Requirements Near Transit | Planetizen News
A proposed state bill would bar cities from requiring parking in areas adjacent to transit stations in an effort to make housing production more affordable and encourage walking and transit use.
Listen: Duluth may eliminate parking regulations for developers
Also in today’s episode, a look at the state’s most wish-listed Airbnb.
Parking Reform Takes Off On The West Coast - Construction & Planning - United States
Starting January 1, 2023, real estate developers in Oregon and California will no longer be required to build off-street parking facilities for certain projects located near public transit.
Saying Goodbye to Parking Minimums | Parking & Mobility Magazine
The start of 2023 is a very real reminder that change is all around us. The new year is a time to reflect on what has been and what will be. And often
L.A. Planning Department Adjusts to State Housing Laws | Planetizen News
Los Angeles Director of Planning Vince Bertoni was recently interviewed the effects of new state planning and housing laws in the state’s most populous city.
California Relaxes Parking Mandates to Free Up Multifamily Development—but Will Neighbors and Lenders Approve?
In the last year, the state's government has taken robust legislative steps toward stemming the housing crisis.
Proposed parking changes for Duluth include removing minimum parking space requirements for new developments
The City of Duluth is proposing future changes to off-street parking requirements, including removing minimum parking space requirements for new developments.
Victoria May Axe Parking Minimums to Boost Housing Supply
The motion was submitted by Victoria City Councillor Dave Thompson and Councillor Krista Loughton and will examine axing parking minimums.
Burlington lifts rules about building new parking spots: Here's what means for residents.
The ordinance aims to spur housing development citywide and reduce car usage.
A new opportunity for pro-freedom policy
Presents reducing parking minimums as good Republican policy.
Big changes considered to RI affordable housing law. Here's what might be coming.
The United Way recommends a statewide set of special land use rules for affordable developments in towns that haven't hit the target, new flexibility from local use restrictions, minimum lot size requirements, maximum floor-area-ratio, and parking minimums.
4 trends that could shape smart cities in 2023
These overarching trends affect the decisions communities are making around transportation design, street space, Cites neding minimum at the end.
Spaced Out – The Shift Away from Minimum Parking Requirements
While the auto industry is undergoing an electric vehicle (EV) revolution, one of the industry's offspring is experiencing a quieter but notable sea change as well.
California's 2023 new law explained: AB-2097, minimum parking requirement for new housing
Hundreds of bills were signed into CA law - many of which will go into effect in 2023. One law will impact how much parking will be included in new housing p...
San Jose is largest U.S. city to abolish minimum parking for new housing
San Jose, Calif., recently became the largest U.S. city to strike down minimum parking requirements for new housing development. The city reversed zoning devised in the 1950s that reputedly gave it the worst sprawl of parking space in northern California.
What Makes Parking Garages Bad for Cities: Investigating Heinous Land Uses, Episode 4
Parking garages and other forms of mandated vehicle storage capacity are generally...not good. So, in the spirit of the season (of tax-deductible giving), pl...
California Legislature Overrides Local Parking Requirements for Development Projects Within One-Half Mile of Public Transit
On September 22, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2097, a sweeping override of local parking regulations for projects located within one-half…
California Relaxes Parking Mandates to Free Up Multifamily Development—But Will Neighbors and Lenders Approve? - Urban Land Magazine
It’s well-established that California suffers one of the most pernicious housing crises among the states. Rampant unaffordability, ever-increasing numbers of unhoused, and battles between housing advocates and neighborhood opponents are rampant. But in the last year, the state's government has taken robust legislative steps toward stemming these calamities.
Minimum parking requirements and housing affordability, 2018
Parking Reform Takes Off on the West Coast | JD Supra
Starting January 1, 2023, real estate developers in Oregon and California will no longer be required to build off-street parking facilities for certain projects located near public transit.
New state law seeks to reduce parking minimums in high-transit areas. Redwood City is already on its way
Many cities in California require new residential or commercial developments to provide onsite parking spaces, but the changes are nothing new to Redwood City, where updated parking standards have been under consideration for some time, according to city officials
Vox/Mobility Lab video: The high cost of free parking
When Steve Jobs pitched Apple’s new California campus - which opened earlier this year - he wanted to turn parking lots into green landscapes. But the city of Cupertino demanded 11,000 parking spots, which put
Shifting gears: why US cities are falling out of love with the parking lot
Cities are loosening rules on building parking spots with new buildings: ‘It’s about the climate, it’s about walkability’